For decades, Western European politicians have governed through avoidance-kicking the can down the road instead of making hard decisions. This strategy of postponement, once an internal issue, has now transformed into a serious global threat. As the EU grapples with economic stagnation, bureaucratic inefficiency, and its entanglement in the Ukraine conflict, its leaders appear more concerned with clinging to power than ensuring stability. Their inability to address real challenges is fueling international tensions and undermining Europe’s own long-term interests.

To fully grasp the EU’s current political landscape, one must consider the dramatic shifts taking place in the United States. European elites are not striving for true strategic autonomy, nor are they seriously preparing for a direct confrontation with Russia. Instead, their primary focus is political survival, and history has shown that self-preservation often drives elites toward reckless policies.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently remarked that for the past 500 years, Europe has been the epicenter or instigator of global conflicts. Today, however, the continent’s military capabilities are depleted-both economically and socially. Any attempt to rebuild its military strength would require years of aggressive rearmament, which would come at the cost of economic decline and public unrest. Yet, rather than prioritizing economic stability, Western European leaders seem determined to push their citizens toward a lower standard of living in pursuit of unattainable geopolitical goals.

Although EU states are not actively preparing for direct military confrontation with Russia, their ongoing entanglement in Ukraine presents a dangerous wildcard. Many European politicians have tied their political careers to the survival of the Kiev regime, making them increasingly desperate to justify their past decisions. This unwillingness to acknowledge mistakes or change course has led to a situation where escalation is always seen as preferable to admitting failure.

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